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  • kira1234
    kira1234 Member Posts: 3,091
    edited July 2012

    Works for me as well!!

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  • Lee7
    Lee7 Member Posts: 657
    edited July 2012

    Sounds like a plan !!  I've never been there, did I say that already?  so somebody will have to suggest WHERE to eat.   I think I already know where to find dessert. :)

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  • Lee7
    Lee7 Member Posts: 657
    edited July 2012

    bump

    Kira1234, BarbaraA, SpecialK, shells43, galsal, who else is interested in getting together for lunch on Sat. JULY 28th, International Plaza over by Tampa airport? 

    I found their website, its  www. shopinternationalplaza. com . Lots of good restaurants there to pick from.  But somebody else has to pick it......I really don't eat out much :( and have no clue.

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  • kira1234
    kira1234 Member Posts: 3,091
    edited July 2012

    What time were we planning to get together? I'm open to what ever the rest like. It should be a fun day if anything like last year.

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  • Lee7
    Lee7 Member Posts: 657
    edited July 2012

    Last year I was still wiped out from tx though I don't think I really knew that then...I wish I had felt up to going to the Chiluly museum.  It's still on my to-do-someday list.   I definately have more energy now. 

    At the plaza you can eat, talk, window shop, eat, talk, do some more window shopping....maybe even buy something I wouldn't normally buy! :)    I'm looking forward to it.

    It looks like everything opens at 10am.  Should we try for 11AM somewhere and then head to a restaurant or just meet at a restaurant? 

    OK..who knows this place ?   Where do we start?

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  • kira1234
    kira1234 Member Posts: 3,091
    edited July 2012

    I've never been there, but love to shop.Kiss

    I know when I there having radiation someone told me about a teachers shop in the mall will have to see if it's in this mall. My DH better beware if it is!!!!

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  • Lee7
    Lee7 Member Posts: 657
    edited July 2012

    Kira,

    You have to help keep me straight on dates!!....I posted (and PM'd a few people) the wrong date earlier. We're talking about SATURDAY, JULY 28th.    I think I corrected everything.....geesh.  

    Mondayschild,  thank you for letting me know. 

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  • MondaysChild
    MondaysChild Member Posts: 591
    edited July 2012

    Saturday, July 28 works for me.

    The Cheesecake Factory is a full restaurant with an incredibly long menu. It is not just desserts.

    Nordstrom Cafe is very nice, but not for a large crowd. I live in Tampa and have been to most of them, but need to look at the website to see what is current.  Will give opinions on a few over the weekend.

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  • kira1234
    kira1234 Member Posts: 3,091
    edited July 2012

    That would be a great help MondaysChild. I just looked to see what the Cheesecake factory offers, and as you said they offer many foods.

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  • MondaysChild
    MondaysChild Member Posts: 591
    edited July 2012

    Kira,

    It depends on how many.  Cheescake Factory is probably good for any size group. Smaller than 8 or so, Cafe Bistro at Nordstrom is probably the best pick.  Champp's and Brio Italian can also deal with any size.  The rest are most bars, food court, or more formal like The Capital Grille is.

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  • Lee7
    Lee7 Member Posts: 657
    edited July 2012

    and I thought the Cheesecake Factory was only cheesecakes.....Tongue out.  

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  • kira1234
    kira1234 Member Posts: 3,091
    edited July 2012

    So any idea how many are coming. and any idea of time.

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  • MondaysChild
    MondaysChild Member Posts: 591
    edited July 2012

    Lee, when I first heard of the place, I too thought it was a dessert shop.  I was totally surprised at it being a "regular" restaurant and the overwhelming menu.

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  • Lee7
    Lee7 Member Posts: 657
    edited July 2012

    Kira1234, BarbaraA, SpecialK, shells43, galsal, MondaysChild,Lee7...

    7 so far if everyone is okay with Sat July 28th and able to come.  What do you think is a good time to meet? I read places open at 10AM, so maybe meet up by 11, or 11:30 for lunch? 

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  • MondaysChild
    MondaysChild Member Posts: 591
    edited July 2012

    Yes, 11 or 11:30 would be good for me.

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  • shells43
    shells43 Member Posts: 1,022
    edited July 2012

    So did we decide on meeting at the Cheesecake Factory at 11:00-11:30? They have really good food, large portions, and the cheesecake you can share between about 3 people. I haven't been there in several years, but they used to have a pretty big waiting area outside to meet in. It is around the back side of the mall.

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  • Lee7
    Lee7 Member Posts: 657
    edited July 2012

    I'll vote for the Cheesecake Factory.  11-11:30 sounds good.

    Hopefully everyone will check in soon so we can firm up the plans. :)

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  • MondaysChild
    MondaysChild Member Posts: 591
    edited July 2012

    I'm in.

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  • kira1234
    kira1234 Member Posts: 3,091
    edited July 2012

    I'll be there!

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  • MondaysChild
    MondaysChild Member Posts: 591
    edited July 2012

    So how do we recognize each other?  Fake boobs and chemo curls? :)

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  • Lee7
    Lee7 Member Posts: 657
    edited July 2012

    I'll be the one fanning myself because I'm having a hot flash......

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  • kira1234
    kira1234 Member Posts: 3,091
    edited July 2012

    Well 2 years out but still have curls!

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  • shells43
    shells43 Member Posts: 1,022
    edited July 2012

    Ha Ha! I'll be the one with uneven boobs, curls AND fanning....

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  • Lee7
    Lee7 Member Posts: 657
    edited July 2012

    shells43,

    You have been to the Cheesecake Factory, right?  What's the outside meeting area look like? Is in under cover in case..(nooooooooo, I shouldn't say it but) its rainy?   This is FL in the summertime.  I've been caught in torrential downpours twice this week already.

    I suppose I should toss the fan and carry an umbrella!

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  • SpecialK
    SpecialK Member Posts: 16,486
    edited July 2012

    lee7 - there is a open area by the front door but the foyer-like area inside the door is pretty big, definitely big enough to accomodate a meet-up location if it is raining.

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  • kira1234
    kira1234 Member Posts: 3,091
    edited July 2012

    Does the restaurant have an outside entrance as well? It looks like it does but wasn't sure.

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  • SpecialK
    SpecialK Member Posts: 16,486
    edited July 2012

    kira - several of the restaurants at Int'l are arrayed in a long courtyard that is external of the mall called Bay Street.  The entrance to Cheesecake Factory is only outside, it is not connected to the mall itself.  There is also an outside eating area.

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  • kira1234
    kira1234 Member Posts: 3,091
    edited July 2012

    I'm so glad I asked I would have been hunting the mall it self for the place.Embarassed

    Do you have any suggestions on a good motel for my DH and I top spend the night? We thought we would enjoy the town for the night after the long drive up.

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  • DLL66
    DLL66 Member Posts: 700
    edited July 2012

    If you have room for one more, I would love to meet up with you ladies. 

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  • MondaysChild
    MondaysChild Member Posts: 591
    edited July 2012

    Oooh, oooh.  Yes, please come with us!

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